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Earth Day at 50: The World's Satisfaction With the Environment
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Earth Day at 50: The World's Satisfaction With the Environment

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Gallup offers a snapshot of how satisfied people in 145 countries and areas around the world were in 2019 with their efforts to preserve the environment and with the quality of their air and water.

Satisfaction With Efforts to Preserve the Environment

Nearly two in three adults (63%) worldwide in 2019 said they were satisfied with their country's efforts to preserve the environment, but this ranged widely from a low of 10% in Lebanon to a high of 93% in the United Arab Emirates.

Worldwide satisfaction with efforts to preserve the government.

Among countries that are the top emitters of carbon dioxide, satisfaction ranged from 34% in Russia to 85% in China.

Satisfaction With Efforts to Preserve the Environment in Top Emitters
In this country, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with efforts to preserve the environment?
Satisfied Dissatisfied
% %
China 85 11
Saudi Arabia 79 19
India 77 20
Germany 53 44
Canada 50 49
Iran 46 51
USA 44 56
Japan 43 49
South Korea 42 54
Russia 34 59
World Poll, 2019

Satisfaction With Quality of Water

Nearly three in four adults (73%) worldwide in 2019 said they were satisfied with the quality of water where they live, but this ranged widely from a low of 32% in Gabon to 98% in Singapore.

Worldwide satisfaction with water quality.

Among countries that are the top emitters of carbon dioxide, satisfaction ranged from 60% in Russia to 89% in Saudi Arabia.

Satisfaction With Quality of Water in Top Emitters
In the city or area where you live, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the quality of water?
Satisfied Dissatisfied
% %
Saudi Arabia 89 11
Germany 88 11
Canada 87 13
Japan 86 11
USA 83 17
South Korea 78 19
China 76 22
India 75 24
Iran 64 36
Russia 60 37
World Poll, 2019

Satisfaction With Quality of Air

More than three in four (78%) worldwide in 2019 said they were satisfied the quality of air where they live, but this ranged widely from a low of 31% in Hong Kong to 94% in New Zealand.

Worldwide satisfaction with air quality.

Among countries that are the top emitters of carbon dioxide, satisfaction ranged from 53% in South Korea to 86% in India.

Satisfaction With Quality of Air in Top Emitters
In the city or area where you live, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the quality of air?
Satisfied Dissatisfied
% %
India 86 13
Canada 85 14
USA 83 17
China 81 17
Germany 81 18
Japan 80 17
Saudi Arabia 79 20
Iran 67 32
Russia 63 34
South Korea 53 44
World Poll, 2019


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